Manipulation under Anesthesia is spinal and appendicular manipulation performed while the patient is under anesthesia. The procedure is intended for patients who suffer from certain neuromusculoskeletal disorders in conjunction with biomechanical dysfunction. MUA procedures are to be performed only in a licensed accredited facility by appropriately credentialed and MUA certified chiropractors.
MUA has been utilized in manual medicine for over 70 years and is well documented in the medical literature. Increased participation of chiropractors on hospital medical staffs has made both the facilities and training more available for performing and credentialing this procedure.